Nominations for the Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence are now open

Posted November 23, 2018

Do you want to recognize a teacher or educator for their commitment to education and dedication to students? Now is your chance; nominations for the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence are now open. You can nominate a teacher or educator in three categories: The Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence honours outstanding and innovative […]

Recognizing International Transgender Day of Remembrance

Posted November 20, 2018

The Waterloo Region District School Board would like to extend support to our transgender students, parents/families, and staff in honour of International Transgender Day of Remembrance and Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week. We are committed to providing safe, inclusive and caring learning environments for each and every one of our students. Our incredible staff work […]

Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week – November 18-24

Posted November 19, 2018

We are committed to providing a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment for all students – each and every one. Ontario’s Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week runs from November 18 to 24, 2018. This week is an opportunity for us all to reinforce clear and positive messages that bullying is not acceptable in our schools […]

Wanted: student art to celebrate winter

Posted November 16, 2018

This December we are selling winter greeting cards featuring student artwork – and we need your help. We’re looking for student artists to capture the beauty of the winter season and help support our Waterloo Education Foundation (WEFI). Students, proud parents, and educators are asked to submit original student artwork (JK-12) via Twitter and Instagram […]

Phase 2 of West Waterloo Boundary Study approved

Posted November 15, 2018

At the November 12, 2018 Committee of the Whole meeting, Trustees approved in principle the start of Phase 2 of the West Waterloo Elementary Boundary Study involving Abraham Erb, Laurelwood and Vista Hills Public Schools. The West Waterloo Elementary Schools Boundary Study, completed in 2015, recommended a second phase which would consider redirecting Abraham Erb […]

Grade 1 French Immersion

Posted November 12, 2018

Are you thinking about French Immersion for your child? Join us at one of our information sessions to learn more about our French programs and registration process. Information sessions will be held in the Cambridge Room at the WRDSB Education Centre (Map) on the following days: November 21, 7 p.m. November 26, 7 p.m. December […]

Friday, November 16, 2018 is a PD Day – no school for students

Posted November 11, 2018

Friday, November 16, 2018 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, but Extended Day Programs will operate for enrolled students from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The focus for the day will be School Improvement Planning in the morning. Teachers will participate in a whole-school activity […]

Remembrance Day Ceremony: November 9, 10:10-11:10 a.m.

Posted November 8, 2018

Abraham Erb staff and students have been preparing a memorable Remembrance Day ceremony for November 9th from 10:10-11:10 a.m.  Remembrance Day is a time to think about the importance of peace, freedom and everyday heroes who are part of all of our lives.  We take time to remember because we know that freedom isn’t free. […]

High School Information Nights: Grade 8 Transition

Posted November 7, 2018

Over the next couple of months, our high schools will be hosting Grade 8 Information Nights for families and students. These information sessions will focus on Grade 8 students’ transition to high school, including the course selection process, in-school student supports, extracurricular activities and more. Please be sure to check out the information session for any […]

ADHD workshop – Nov. 25

Posted October 29, 2018

Please note the attached information. ADHD Workshop – Nov. 25

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